3G Communication

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UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) is also called third generation (3G), rates up to and possibly higher than 2 megabits per second (Mbps). Having 2 Mbps, 3G is able to provide consistent set of services no matter where the users are located. UMTS consists of two main elements, UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network (UTRAN) and the Core work, offering the highest efficiency within a single system whatever the conditions-wide area, urban, indoor coverage from outdoor, indoor and so for. 3G was first implemented and standardized by manufacturers for mobile users around the world in 2002. Having UMTS allows mobile users having access through a combination of terrestrial wireless and satellite transmissions. A lot of the commercially available cell phones have the features that are required for the 3G network today. Mainly, a cell phone needs to have a camera and a screen to send and receive video also an internet browser is required to explore the world wide web.

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